Hutchinson Pond Trail

The easy 0.5 mile trail provides access to Hutchinson Pond from the Benson Road.
Trail Activity
Walking
Length
0.50 miles, One Way
Difficulty
Easy
Town
Manchester
Surface
Dirt/Forest Floor, Water - Lake/Pond
Pets
Permitted
Fees
No

Description

The Hutchinson Pond Trail travels through woodland and fields, providing a varied hiking experience with multiple wild habitats. Upon reaching the pond, many visitors paddle to explore the shoreline and aquatic wildlife.

The Hutchinson Pond Conservation Area features 29 acres of vernal pools and wetlands and 52 acres of mixed woodland and fields. These 81 acres complement 1,600 feet of undeveloped shoreline and 2,765 feet of stream frontage. Hutchinson Pond provides a habitat to bald eagles, loons, ducks, osprey, warm water fish, and beavers. 

Trail Manager

Visit Kennebec Land Trust online for more information and a printable map, or contact:

Kennebec Land Trust

Kennebec Land Trust
PO Box 261
Winthrop, ME 04364
Phone: (207) 377-2848
info@tklt.org
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Trail Tips

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Be prepared for extreme weather. Bring rain/wind gear, warm clothing, and matches/fire starters.
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Trailhead Information

From Manchester: Head South on Pond Road, and continue for 3.5 miles. At the Cobbossee Outlet, turn left onto Collins Road. Take the first right onto Benson Road. Continue for 0.9 miles. The parking lot is on the left.

From Hallowell: Take Central Street west from downtown Hallowell, and continue for 1.7 miles. Turn left onto Shady Lane and continue for approximately 0.4 miles. Take the first right onto Outlet Road, and then continue onto Bog Farm Road and then Collins Road (heading toward Cobbossee Outlet). Turn left on Benson Road and continue for 0.9 miles. The parking lot is on the left.

From Brown's Corner in West Gardiner (on the Litchfield-Hallowell Road): Head northeast on the Litchfield-Hallowell Road toward Hallowell. In 1.8 miles, turn left onto the Benson Road. Continue on the Benson Road for 1.6 miles. The parking lot is on the right.

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walking jane
August 12, 2024
Lovely short trail that goes through woods and an open meadow. My husband and I walked to the pond with our pack rafts and had a lovely paddle - a family of loons were out enjoying the sunny day.
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